My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

Chris Matthews of Hardball joins the program!! He has just finished his book Bobby Kennedy - A Raging Spirit. Chris talks about RFK and how his history and childhood, and his relationship with Joe Kennedy Senior that informed his own politics. Those politics, according to Matthews, were just starting to develop at the end of his life, as he sought to defend society's less fortunate, while keeping working people of all races in mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elbridge Gerry lent his name to a tricky political maneuver. Not that he wanted to, or perhaps, deserved it. With gerrymandering of congressional districts and state legislative districts on the agenda of the Supreme Court, Bruce discusses the court case Gill v. Whitford and then revisits his cast from 2013 about Elbridge Gerry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything you know about the Russian Revolution is wrong, and understanding that is the key to understanding today's Russia as well. A very interesting conversation with Mikhail Zygar, Editor in Chief of the TV Dozhd and the Author of All the Kremlin's Men. He joins us to speak about his book The Empire Must Die - Russia's Revolutionary Collapse. We talk Russia 1917 and the revolution before the Bolsheviks. We also talk Russia 2017 and Putin, America, democracy, struggle and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The story of the 1978 World Cup, a cautionary tale about democracy. The world spotlight on the junta that controlled Argentina that year helped focus some attention on the plight of the victims of a vicious dictatorship, but locally, may have enhanced support for the regime. We talk about soccer and politics, we talk about democracy and the dangers of losing it, we read a bit of Eduardo Galeano's Excellent Soccer in Sun and Shadow. Music from Lee Rosevere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taft fails in trying to lower tariffs, setting up his successor to do it. In frustration, he walks away from the White House. Meanwhile, his opponent, William Jennings Bryan, destroys the tariff in several populist arguments. A look at Payne-Aldrich, the 1909 tariff bill that was as least as important as Smoot Hawley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is infrastructure always good? We talk with Greg Young of the Very Popular "Bowery Boys NYC" podcast, about infrastructure. In particular the story of Robert Moses and his career reforming New York's infrastructure. Until he met his match. We also talk about Trump's career in NYC, and whether Mark Zuckerberg is the new Vanderbilt. Music from Chris Forsyth and the Solar Motel Band in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We speak once again to David Priess, former CIA Briefer and the author of The President's Book of Secrets. While last time we spoke mostly about Presidents and intelligence, this time we get into the other people who use intelligence and how they support the President. In the course of the discussion, we talk about what we can know about Trump's briefings, what it's like to be a briefer, and what it's like to work with Robert Mueller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look at 1944 and how intrigue, manipulation, misrepresentation, a few martinis, a song, an axe and a finger in the page of a book changed the history of the Presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Populism, Corruption, Citizenship and Immigration. Rome struggled with these issues in its Republic phase. Bruce is joined by Mike Duncan, host of The History of Rome Podcast, to talk about the pre-fall of the Roman Republic, period of 146 to 78 BC and the cast of characters that struggled for power at the time. Mike has come out with a recent book called "The Storm Before the Storm," which delves into this topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the leader of China erasing that country's 2 term limit, we are taking a look back at the 2 term presidential limit in the United States, how recent it is and whether it's a good thing. This episode is from 2012. BTW - As you listen this will make more sense - Hilmar Moore, Mayor of Richmond Texas - died in 2012 and thus is no longer mayor of Richmond Texas, his wife is currently mayor. Probably makes the case in a way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mexican War, current U.S. politics, Mexican history are all topics Bruce joins Bob Crawford of the Avett Brothers and Dr. Benjamin Sawyer of Middle Tennessee State University, hosts of the Road to Now Podcast in Mexico where they discuss Mexico relations in front of a live audience. But first a little commentary about Benito Juarez. Thanks to the Road to Now for hosting us at the Avett Brothers at the Beach Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a day everything changed and a new President inhabited the chair in the White House. The country and the world were anxious. Russia and Asia Pacific were frightening foreign policy issues. We are speaking of 1945, but as A.J. Baime, author of The Accidental President suggests, there are some similarities to today. A.J. Joins us on the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was essential to the colonial resistance to the Stamp Act. He was the bulwark of the American Revolution in Virginia. and supported Washington when others did not. Yet for many Americans, Patrick Henry is known for making one speech and uttering the words 'Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death.' In this interview with Jon Kukla, author of Patrick Henry: Champion of Liberty, we seek a fuller picture of this important man and discuss the Revolution, the Constitution and Slavery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While so much attention is focused on splits in the GOP, there is a gaping split on the left that while, perhaps not large, is important to understanding both what happened in 2016 and the politics of 2017 and moving forward. Special guest Chris Novembrino, of the 'Don't Worry About the Government' Podcast, has an interesting analysis of the splits between Progressives and Technocrats that will determine what happens in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 40th Anniversary of the rock star's death, We talk to Bob Crawford and Dr. Ben Sawyer of The Road to Now Podcast about Elvis Presley, American life, rock and roll, drugs, the 'Shut Up and Sing' debate and many other things. Music (theme www.dontworry.tv and www.bensound.com -background) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Polarized politics, fear, a media with intent to inflame and make its owners famous, no budging on either side, confidence and even mania - that's the combo that author Paul Starobin of the Atlantic and the New Republic describes as the factors that lead to South Carolina's secession in 1860. We talk to him about his book "Madness Rules the Hour:" Charleston 1860 and the mania for war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A replay of our interview with Thomas Oliphant: Will the real JFK please stand up. What image should we have today of the 35th President. Our interview with author and Boston Globe reporter Thomas Oliphant, about his book Road to Camelot Inside JFKs Five Year Campaign. We talk about how we should view the President who will turn 100 this month. Music by Lee Rosevere and Theme Song by Chris Novembrino We are part of Airwave Media Network - check out Ben Franklin's World, Tea Time History, Redacted History, the History of China, The Explorers Podcast, The Age of Napoleon www.airwavemedia.com Want to Advertise on My History Can Beat Up Your Politics? [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I interview decorated Navy SEAL and "American Sniper" Star Kevin Lacz. He is he author of THE LAST PUNISHER, A Seal Team Three Sniper's True Account of the Battle of Ramadi. He served with Chris Kyle, the subject of the movie American Sniper and played himself in the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How does history create a Presidential image? We try to answer this with a look at how Lincoln became an image. Not only were historians involved but the family, a sculptor, some oddballs and some really good Lincoln friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Presidents and Intelligence, from Kennedy to Trump. With a particular focus on the PDB or the Presidents Daily Briefing with Dr. David Priess, the Author of The President’s Book of Secrets. We discuss: Tension Presidents and The CIA, In History and Today How Kennedy’s Pace Dictated How Agencies Work What the President’s Daily Brief Does Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Washington is a distant figure. Sometimes, because of the distance in time, he appears too ancient to influence America’s debates today. But he was a real person, and he was involved in politics and dealt with partisanship. He also left behind instructions for future generations. Daily Beast.com Editor-in-Chief, CNN Political Analyst John Avlon joins […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The concept of a President earning a right to govern and direct the agenda on behalf of the People is, in historical terms, a new concept. No such concept is present in Constitution, nor does it appear, was imagined by Constitutional supporters or opponents. Instead it is the result of Andrew Jackson’s Presidency. A President that has […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

a look at the myth that the President creates jobs, from Monroe to Kennedy to Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look at the election of 1916, also a surprise to supposed-President Hughes. And about 2016, how close all of us were and how far away, and what happens now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was it a comeback, really, or did the polls just get what was going on wrong. Days before the 2016 election, we looked at this question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All about the 4th Amendment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Story of the zany election in 1840 which some felt was to "Pop" for its time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Convention scheduling, and the reasons for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From 1812 to today, a lesson: Neither side will win. Your'e side probably won't win, not for long, per this episode. It was recorded before 2016, and still I think it applies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How James Madison and Alexander Hamilton interpreted the Constitution, from a 2012 episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

a look at an older historic nationality that was/is very influential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce gives his best imitation of a PBS telethon and reveals a special offer for donors. Also Huey Long visits the show (well you know, not really) a discussion of vetoes and the naming of wars...and because not even MHCBUYP can avoid it, we talk about Trump...and the Kingfish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even while dealing with a Civil War, Lincoln was focused on foreign policy. And one key nation was China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 1980 GOP primary, a year with a large field of candidates- larger than remembered - makes up Your Tasty Entree in this delicious podcast of TV history and politics. Also the series finale of Mad Men and how it links to historical discussion. Call this Your Starch Dish. For Your Veggies, a discussion of the 13 other prominent British Colonies that didn't rebel, and why. Finally for Your Dessert Pie, a discussion of the plot of House of Cards and its plausibility regarding the resignation of a VP based on history. It's a hodge-podcast that you'll enjoy, so get your tray table ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Know Nothings were once derided but their ideas do return again and again in politics, from 2007 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of Obamacare problems, we look at the frustrations of those attempting to implement Social Security. The first consultant told Congress to drop the idea. When they refused, an incredible system was developed in the Pre Computer Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we look at the history of child labor laws and apply the story of this practice, from all angles, to today's politics. originally recorded in 2014, as relevant today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

history of the reactipon speech to the State of the Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will President Obama retain his protective Senate, a very rare political situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a 2009 Episode, answering a question about healthcare reform, Bruce delves into the Founders and if they were concerned with individual-level problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The last days of Ford and Carter 76 illustrates how close an election can get when the President is not popular but not unpopular. When it's a sitting President - does the person the party picks even matter or is it all about the Incumbent? We look at this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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looking at the decision, its meaning, its interpretation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Social Security was developed in the 1930's, it's possible to say that there were always some mechanisms for older persons, though not universal ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All About Statehood. What it means, how did Hawaii and Alaska get added, why aren't there more states? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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